Dr. Paul Schattauer

Dr. Paul Schattauer  or “Dr. Paul” has been a family doctor since 1987. He is the founder and owner of The Green Medical Practice which opened in the summer of 2010. Dr. Paul grew up in Iowa and his first exposure to medicine was in Lima, Peru where, just out of college, he volunteered at an obstetrical medical clinic working with an underserved population. He received his medical degree from the University of Iowa School of Medicine.  He spent a year studying theology at Yale Divinity School before completing a residency in family practice at St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine (AAFP) . In 2010 he received the “Breastfeeding Friendly Doctor’s Award” by The Chicago Area Breastfeeding Coalition (CABC). He has lived in the Chicago area since 1987. He and his wife, Marcia and two sons, Spencer and Lucas have lived in Oak Park since 2002. 

His greatest joy is to inspire his patients to take charge of their own health. His desire is to plant the seeds of health and wellness into the hearts and minds of his patients. He can motivate you to live a life that is healthy AND  full of adventurous fun. He has vast experience with young families during the childbearing years. [Read More] For 23 years he delivered babies at home helping mothers and babies get the absolute best start in life. Although no longer delivering babies he continues to provide care for thousands of families with newborns, through the the critical period of infancy and early childhood. Dr. Paul has expertise on important health choices concerning long term nursing, co-sleeping, immunization awareness, attachment parenting and baby nutrition.  Although the current information of disease, medicine, health and the intricacies of the human body is vast and growing, Dr. Paul truly believes that the principles of applying this knowledge are simple and can be followed by young and old alike. Dr. Paul is excited about the latest health care research confirming the patient’s own ability to stop and even reverse disease with nutrition and lifestyle choices. He can work with patients to reduce or eliminate their need for pharmaceuticals. He absolutely believes that chronic illness can be prevented. Dr. Paul will demystify the current health care system in the United States. Many times when illness strikes there is a dehumanizing effect that results from the care that is given. The patient may experience feelings of frustration and loss of trust with the doctor. Dr. Paul is interested in restoring the value of the doctor-patient relationship. You will quickly be at ease with his warm and engaging style.